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Volvo Debuts Newest Safety Tech: Active High Beam Control
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Always looking for the next innovation to make driving safer, Volvo has announced a new Active High Beam Control technology that will allow drivers to use their high-beams at all times without blinding other drivers.
Subaru Recalls 2,813 Cars With Remote Start Key Fobs
Don’t get too excited if you’ve been walking by your new or recent model year Subaru to find it starting itself. You haven’t discovered KITT’s younger cousin.
Porsche 911 Carrera Recalled for Cracking Exhaust Pipe
Porsche is recalling 111 of its 911 Carrera and Carrara 4 sports cars from the 2013 model year because the exhaust tailpipe can fracture and fall off the muffler.
2005 Honda Pilot Stability Assist Under NHTSA Scrutiny
An estimated 87,803 model year 2005 Honda Pilot SUVs could fall under a recall if a National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) investigation progresses far enough.
NHTSA Probes 725k Ford, Mercury Vehicles for Stalling
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened an investigation on February 21 that affects almost 725,000 vehicles from Ford and Mercury.
Toyota Prius Under NHTSA Investigation: 561K Affected
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating Toyota Prius cars ranging from model years 2004 to 2009 because of a possible defect with the steering column.
2013 Honda Accord Coupe Earns Top NHTSA Safety Rating
The 2013 Honda Accord Coupe has been awarded top safety marks from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), earning a perfect five-star score.
Dodge Viper Recalled for Airbag Flaw: 4,278 Affected
Chrysler is announcing today that it will add 4,278 Dodge Vipers ranging from the 2003 to 2004 model year to a previous recall affecting the Jeep Liberty and Grand Cherokee.
Pontiac G6 Under Investigation for Bad Brake Lights
Pontiac is defunct but General Motors might soon be facing ghosts of a brand past because an estimate 550,000 G6 cars are under a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) investigation.
Top Five Safest, Least Safe Cars List Released by Insure.com
Despite smaller, lighter cars being safer than they used to be, bigger and heavier vehicles still offer more protection in crashes.
BMW 1 Series ActiveE Recalled: 360 Units Affected
BMW is recalling 360 of its low-volume electric 1 Series ActiveE compact cars because of a problem with the drivetrain assembly.
Red Light Cameras Prove Effective in IIHS Study
A study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in Arlington, Va., finds that the number of red light offences decrease when an automated red-light camera is in place.
Ford Fusion, Fusion Hybrid Earn Five-Star Safety Rating from NHTSA
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has just awarded a five-star score to the Ford Fusion and Fusion Hybrid as part of its New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) testing.
Vehicle Dealerships Fighting Against Recalled Rental Car Bill
Last year, major rental car companies agreed to leave recalled vehicles off their rental lots until they were repaired and now lawmakers want to make sure that everyone is on board.
NHTSA Might Add New Crash Tests Soon
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA) might be revising its five-star crash safety program by adding new tests.
17.8 Million Recalls Issued in 2012 by NHTSA
The National Highway Traffic safety Administration (NHTSA) announced today that automakers filed more than 650 recall campaigns in 2012, affecting over 17.8 million vehicles, vehicle equipment and child-safety seats.
Honda Pilot, Odyssey Recalled: 748,000 Units Affected
Honda is recalling certain 2009-13 Pilot SUVs and 2011-13 Odyssey minivans because of a problem with the driver’s side airbag.
GM Recalls More Vans for Possible Roll Away Defect
General Motors is recalling 980 of its 2013 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans because it might be possible to remove the key from the ignition when the car is still running and not in park.
Under the Hood: What is Stability Control?
AutoGuide’s last installment of “Under the Hood” investigated traction control; today it’s time to look at another safety feature. This one has nothing to do with gripping the road and everything to do with keeping your vehicle shiny-side up.
Toyota Lead Number of Recalled Vehicles in 2012
For the third year out of the last four, Toyota counted the highest number of recalled vehicles in the U.S. with 5.3 million affected units.
Toyota Modifies Power Button for Easier Shutoff
Toyota has modified its power buttons in several of its vehicles to allow for a quicker shut down process in a case of unintended acceleration or in a panic situation.
Running Yellow Lights Now Illegal in China
Protests sprung up over the last couple of days after new rules took effect January 1 in China making it illegal to drive through a yellow traffic light.
‘Discolor Tyre’ Turns Orange When Tread is Gone
Gimmickry drapes over the auto industry these days like Snuggies on impulsive Christmas shoppers. Sometimes they’re useful, but in other cases, it’s too much bull to bear.
GM SUVs, Trucks and Vans Recalled for Shift-Lock Issues
About 54,686 General Motors vehicles are being recalled, regarding issues with the vehicle’s shift lock module that can allow them to be shifted from park when the brakes are not applied and the key is not in the ignition, leading to the possibility of a them rolling away.
